Upcoming Events

Jul
12

Heavy Breathing Standard V

All proceeds benefit the Heavy Breathing Foundation, supporting at-risk and potentially at-risk youth and adults in North County San Diego. We partner with local schools to provide mentorship, powerlifting-based strength training, and academic support—using the barbell to build real strength, confidence, discipline, and accountability. Our adult program focuses on personal growth, recovery, and reintegration while connecting participants with trusted community resources.

Refund Policy: There will be no refunds or transfers. Extreme emergency contact the meet director.

Registration closes: July 1, 2026

For the Tested Division: Drug testing by urinalysis. Drug Testing will be a 10% targeted random selection based on the top Dots scores.

Events: Full Power, Bench Only, Deadlift Only, Push Pull
Category: Raw, Classic Raw, Single Ply, Multi Ply

Weigh in Schedule:
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Doors open 8:00am
Weigh in begin 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
Afternoon weigh in: You must have an appointment to weigh-in on Saturday afternoon.

Contact Mike at 858-603-1730 to request a Saturday afternoon weigh-in.
No same days weigh-ins under any circumstances

Event Schedule:
Warmup: 8:00 am
Lifting Begins: 9:00 am

Awards:
Open: 1st – 3rd place in each weight class
Junior 10-12, 13-15, 16-17, 18-19, 20-23: 1st – 3rd place in each weight class and age group
Submaster 35-39: 1st – 3rd place in each weight class
Master 40-44, 45-49, etc.: 1st – 3rd place in each weight class and age group.
Best Lifter: Awards given to each qualified lifter with 5 or more competitors in their class.

Qualifier For:
Any IPL Competition or USPA National Level Competition with the necessary qualifying total during the appropriate qualifying period.

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Dec
20

Christmas Charity Lift

Journey Fitness is proud and honored to host Sleigh the Weights: A Christmas Charity Lift

Join us for a holiday-themed powerlifting charity event where strength meets spirit! This festive exhibition meet brings together lifters of all levels to raise funds and donations for The Heavy Breathing Foundation, in support of at-risk individuals during the holiday season.

Whether you are a lifter, cheering from the sidelines, or just here for the cookies and community, you’ll be part of something bigger-using strength to lift others.

🧑‍🎄Holiday-theme lifting Exhibition

🎁Festive outfits, team spirit and community.

☃️Seasonal treats, local vendors, silent auctions and more!

Entry Fee: $10 (Kids enter for free)
There's no sign-up fee for lifters.

All proceeds and donations go directly to The Heavy Breathing Foundation.

Throw on your Santa Hat, chalk-up, and let's sleigh some weights- for a cause that matters.

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Nov
2
to Nov 3

West Coast Classic

Find Heavy Breathing Foundation at this powerlifting meet (hosted in our home gym) supporting the athletes, accepting donations, and dropping merch.

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Nov
11
to Nov 12

West Coast Classic

Find Heavy Breathing Foundation at this powerlifting meet (hosted in our home gym) supporting the athletes, accepting donations, and dropping merch.

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Aug
18

Mobility Class

Join us for an in-person event on Fri Aug 18 2023 at Iron Mongers Gym. This workshop is designed to help you improve your mobility. Dr. David Monte, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS from Ignite Phyzio will guide you through exercises and techniques to help you move better, feel better, and perform better.

This is a one-hour in person workshop that will cover mobility warm up drills. Afterwards, Dr. Monte is available for individual assessment and will provide recommended drills to address Individual needs.

There is an additional online class two weeks following this event to provide a refresher. Details on the online class will be provided at the event.

The cost is $65 (+ fees) and space is limited to 10 attendees! Secure your spot here.

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Jun
30

Mobility Class

Join us for an in-person event on Fri Jun 30 2023 at Iron Mongers Gym. This workshop is designed to help you improve your mobility. Dr. David Monte, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS from Ignite Phyzio will guide you through exercises and techniques to help you move better, feel better, and perform better.

This is a one-hour in person workshop that will cover mobility warm up drills. Afterwards, Dr. Monte is available for individual assessment and will provide recommended drills to address Individual needs.

There is an additional online class two weeks following this event to provide a refresher. Details on the online class will be provided at the event.

The cost is $65 (+ fees) and space is limited to 10 attendees! Secure your spot here.

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Jun
3
to Jun 4

Smashweight Open IX

Find Heavy Breathing Foundation at this powerlifting meet (hosted in our home gym) supporting the athletes, accepting donations, and dropping merch.

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Apr
15

Monger Mayhem

Find Heavy Breathing Foundation at this powerlifting meet (hosted in our home gym) supporting the athletes, accepting donations, and dropping merch.

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Mar
18
to Mar 19

Defying Gravity

Find Heavy Breathing Foundation at this powerlifting meet (hosted in our home gym) supporting the athletes, accepting donations, and dropping merch.

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